Dessert and Smoothie Recipes

Green Peanut Butter Milkshake
I know this sounds bizarre, but it’s a scrumptious concoction that I created to satisfy the sweet tooth and get some extra greens in on those days when I might not have done as much as I would have liked!

Fruity Fresh Ice Cream
Blend everything to a smooth liquid, then add 1 1/2 – 2 cups ice and blend again. Add more ice to make it thicker like soft-serve, less to make it like a milkshake. If you go too far one way or the other, just add more ice or milk to adjust.

This one defies all the odds. Don’t get me wrong – I love eating veggies and I consider them delicious. But it’s a stretch to consider them desert, isn’t it? Not anymore!

1 cup spinach

1/2 orange
1 1/2 bananas (frozen)
1/2 avocado
chopped walnuts

In a high speed blender, combine spinach and orange. Blend to pulverize the spinach to a smooth consistency. Add the bananas and avocado. Blend on high for 20-30 seconds, using tamper to press ingredients into blade. Contents should be about the consistency of soft serve ice cream. Spoon into a bowl, top with chopped walnuts to get some good omega-3’s in your desert. Enjoy!

About Christin Bummer

I have always considered myself an active, healthy person. I keep busy through work and exercise, and I’ve always made an effort to eat right, following tips on tv and in the magazines. More protein, less carbs, real sugar instead of sweeteners, olive oil over canola, or whatever the current tip of the day is.